15/11/2022
TIGNAN: OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio gets emotional as he tells the story behind the creation of Migrants’ Brew amidst the criticism that came with its establishment. He insists that the launching of Migrants’ Brew is one way to show solidarity with migrant workers and their families.
He explains that “We already have all the mechanisms on how to help, we have the program, OWWA has been alive and helping for 40 years.” – OWWA Admin Arnell Ignacio
“Ayokong bibigyan lang sila ng monoblock, papaupuin at bibigyan ng assistance, I want them to feel na VIP sila sa OWWA, coffee of your choice, all for FREE.” – OWWA Admin Arnell Ignacio
“For the OFWs, hindi na kayo sisilip pa (sa mga coffee shop na 160 pesos per cup), may kape na kayong pangsarili, walang bayad ito! Gusto kong matikman ng ating mga OFWs ang made in Italy hindi lang basta basta 3in1 coffee. “– OWWA Admin Arnell Ignacio
Furthermore, OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio hopes that OWWA can build more of this kind of project all over the country and with every OWWA Regional Welfare Office, 17 offices all over the Philippines, and 24 offices all over the world. “Continuously, we will keep on churning out programs to make you feel how special you are to our country.” – OWWA Admin Arnell Ignacio
The creation of Migrants' Brew has been criticized by some for being insensitive to the needs of migrant workers, but OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio elucidates that the launching of Migrants' Brew is a means to provide assistance and care to these workers.
